The Following Information Is Based on Independent Random Samples Taken

question 58

Multiple Choice

The following information is based on independent random samples taken from two normally distributed populations having equal variances: Based on the sample information,determine the 95% confidence interval estimate for the difference between the two population means.

• A)-6.23 < (µ₁ - µ₂)< 14.23
• B)-4.81 < (µ₁ - µ₂)< 16.81
• C)-5.17 < (µ₁ - µ₂)< 15.17
• D)-3.25 < (µ₁ - µ₂)< 17.25

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